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bond

[bond] / bɒnd /
NOUN
binder or fastener
Synonyms
STRONG
band binding chain connection cord fastening fetter gunk handcuff hookup irons ligature link linkage manacle network nexus rope shackle tie tie-in wire
WEAK
stickum
NOUN
association, relation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
obligation relationship
STRONG
affiliation affinity attachment connection connective friendship hookup interrelationship liaison link marriage network restraint tie tie-in union
Antonyms
STRONG
dislike divorce enmity hate hatred
NOUN
guarantee; contract
Synonyms
STRONGEST
certificate debenture obligation security transaction warrant
STRONG
agreement bargain collateral compact convention covenant guaranty pact pledge promise warranty word
Antonyms
STRONG
breach break disagreement
VERB
fasten; stick
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bind connect fix glue
STRONG
fuse gum paste
WEAK
stickum
Antonyms
WEAK
let go loosen open unfasten unstick

Example Sentences

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Nexstar had asked the judge to require the plaintiffs to post a $150-million bond to compensate it for damages it would suffer from any delays in closing the deal.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

When she went to collect Bodhi, Arme said he had been sitting in the back of a van belonging to a builder, with whom he had struck up a bond.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The difference in the default rate between the high-yield bond and leveraged-loan markets has narrowed in recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

There are signs that the charges won’t stick: A Georgia judge released Moore on a $1 bond on the murder charge because he was so unconvinced that a jury would convict her.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

I felt a new bond with Mami and Baby.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo